Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Moulding
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH door shown, RH door similar.
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NOTE:
Do not use excessive force when removing retainers, to avoid damage to moulding.
Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the retainers attaching moulding to the door.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
Remove the exterior mirror...
Other information:
Adjustment
Measurement
Measure the roof opening panel movable glass height/flushness.
Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
front edge-to-header panel height/flushness. Refer to the specifications
as shown.
Measure the roof opening panel sliding glass
rear edge-to-roof opening panel fixed glass height/flushness...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
Before measuring ride height check:
Tires are inflated to the correct pressure...